Bookeditors, Timothy R. Shope, Andrew N. Hashikawa.
Summary: This guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on infectious diseases in group care settings. It includes a robust section of more than 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms. Additionally, it includes forms that can be photocopied and used with families. As always, the reference is easy to use, providing clear, authoritative information on infectious diseases.
Contents:
Overview of Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools
Reduce the Risk of Infection: Practice Prevention
Health of Educators and Other Staff Members
Recognizing the Ill Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Signs and Symptoms Chart
Quick Reference Sheet
Emergencies and Disasters: Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, Pandemics, and Bioterrorism
Sample Letters, Forms, and Relevant Resources.